This may be a rather shitty post, but there are tornado outbreaks all over the state of Oklahoma. The worst part for me is that they'll be arriving at the capital in about 2-3 hours, and I'm fucking SCARED. I was wondering if I could get any survival tips, from anyone who's been in this sort of situation. I'm on the verge of shitting my pants.

Get inside closet or bathroom if you know one is going to hit, getting into a basement or public shelter would be better options though. And avoid Hospitals, they need to treat emergencies, and don't need the hassle of the general public.

I'm over here in beeeew-teee-fuuul Missouri, so here's a few tips that may or may not work. Bear in mind that I've never even seen a tornado, but these are most likely some good ideas to follow.

1. Find a safe spot that you can stay at. A basement, a closet close to the center of your house, a storm cellar, etc.
2. Stock your 'shelter' with some basic necessities. Food, water, a change of clothes, some money, and a flashlight. A weather radio would be useful if you have one.
3. If you can, stay at your shelter until the storm passes. If you can't, wait and try to relax. Watch the Weather Channel (if you still have a satellite connection), read a book, browse the Internet - just keep your mind occupied and as stress-free as possible.
4. If you hear tornado sirens, a roaring sound, or - God forbid - you actually see the funnel cloud, then flee to your shelter and don't leave it until the sirens shut off. Keep an eye out for swirling debris - even if the funnel cloud hasn't reached the ground, it could still cause damage. Once the storm slackens, check the skies, then leave if the weather has begun to calm.

Above all else, stay calm. I've heard tornado sirens throughout my life, and every time they reach my ears, I've felt that shit-your-pants factor. Don't stress out unduly, keep a level head, and use your common sense.

Get inside, get down to the lowest level of your house, and cover up with a blanket or something. If you don't have a basement, the Bathroom or interior closet is the next best choice. If you live in a mobile home, get the fuck out of it and lie down in the ditch, it's your last chance of survival. NEVER hide under a highway overpass, winds get funneled to even higher speeds in there, and you'll never stand a chance

Since you still have 3 hours, wouldn't it be a good idea to take a car and get the fuck out of there?

He's not under a tornado warning (tornado is imminent), just a tornado watch (conditions are ideal for a tornado to form). It would be impractical for people in the Midwest to flee their homes every time they're put under a tornado watch.

He's not under a tornado warning (tornado is imminent), just a tornado watch (conditions are ideal for a tornado to form). It would be impractical for people in the Midwest to flee their homes every time they're put under a tornado watch.

Regardless of this, you don't ever get in a car to flee from a tornado. That's how you die.

I'm over here in beeeew-teee-fuuul Missouri, so here's a few tips that may or may not work. Bear in mind that I've never even seen a tornado, but these are most likely some good ideas to follow.

1. Find a safe spot that you can stay at. A basement, a closet close to the center of your house, a storm cellar, etc.
2. Stock your 'shelter' with some basic necessities. Food, water, a change of clothes, some money, and a flashlight. A weather radio would be useful if you have one.
3. If you can, stay at your shelter until the storm passes. If you can't, wait and try to relax. Watch the Weather Channel (if you still have a satellite connection), read a book, browse the Internet - just keep your mind occupied and as stress-free as possible.
4. If you hear tornado sirens, a roaring sound, or - God forbid - you actually see the funnel cloud, then flee to your shelter and don't leave it until the sirens shut off. Keep an eye out for swirling debris - even if the funnel cloud hasn't reached the ground, it could still cause damage. Once the storm slackens, check the skies, then leave if the weather has begun to calm.

Above all else, stay calm. I've heard tornado sirens throughout my life, and every time they reach my ears, I've felt that shit-your-pants factor. Don't stress out unduly, keep a level head, and use your common sense.

Here are some more tips:
1. If you hear a siren, drop whatever the fuck you are doing and get to shelter ASAP. Fuck anything else, it's not worth your life.
2. Stay away from windows and loose objects if you can. They can become debris easily.
3.Your shelter should be underground and/or be a very solid structure. If you are out driving, DO NOT try to outrun the tornado. Get out of your car, and lay as low as possible in a ditch. Cover your head and lay face down.
4. STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM OVERPASSES/TUNNELS/DRAINS. They will turn into a vacuum and pull you right into the tornado.

you americans all have wooden houses that get raped by tornadoes so easily. i wonder what would happen to a generic european house if a tornado came. other than the roof and windows there shouldnt be any significant damage.

you americans all have wooden houses that get raped by tornadoes so easily. i wonder what would happen to a generic european house if a tornado came. other than the roof and windows there shouldnt be any significant damage.

Europe doesn't have tornadoes as often as the Tornado Alley in the Midwest. I doubt that your SUPERIOR MASTER RACE type of house would fare any better in the middle of an F5.

you americans all have wooden houses that get raped by tornadoes so easily. i wonder what would happen to a generic european house if a tornado came. other than the roof and windows there shouldnt be any significant damage.

actually buildings in states that frequently get tornados are built in specific ways so that it can withstand a tornado the best it can. tornados "rape" houses easily anyway though because it's a fucking tornado.

but if you've never experienced a tornado i guess you would have no idea what the fuck you're talking about anyway, eh, mate?

you americans all have wooden houses that get raped by tornadoes so easily. i wonder what would happen to a generic european house if a tornado came. other than the roof and windows there shouldnt be any significant damage.

If you're going to try and insult America, at least make it have some validity. 200+ mph winds would tear any house apart.

I believe it is because the tornado can and often will pick up the vehicle and toss it around. When it impacts something, it's like having a car crash at +130 MPH. The exterior would collapse and crush the occupants, especially if it landed upside down.
It's not worth the risk to try to escape. Tornadoes are usually faster than the car and would eventually catch up and annihilate it.